Christmas Gingerbread Cookies
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with these perfectly spiced Christmas Gingerbread Cookies, a festive treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat! Made with molasses, brown sugar, and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies deliver the ultimate holiday flavor in every bite. The dough is easy to work with and can be rolled and cut into your favorite festive shapes, from stars to snowmen. With their slightly crisp edges and soft centers, these cookies are ideal for decorating with icing and sprinkles, making them a delightful family activity or a thoughtful homemade gift. Ready in just 30 minutes of baking time (after a quick chill in the fridge), these classic gingerbread cookies will bring a nostalgic, heartwarming aroma to your kitchen. Whether you’re planning a cookie exchange, a cozy dessert spread, or simply craving a holiday classic, these gingerbread cookies are sure to be the star of your Christmas celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 350 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until fluffy and well-combined, about 2 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and rolling pin. Roll out one dough disk to about 6mm (1/4 inch) thick, ensuring the dough does not stick.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate as desired using icing, sprinkles, or edible decorations, and enjoy your festive gingerbread cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.5 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 2684 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 541.9 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 26.4 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 3095 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
